Who decides the special survey?
Short answer
flowchart LR
A[Flag State\nDGMA] -->|Statutory| B[Special Survey]
C[Classification Society] -->|Class| B
- Who decides: Classification society decides the class special survey; flag State (DGMA under Merchant Shipping Act 2025) decides the statutory special survey
- Instrument: IACS UR Z28 §4.1.1; Merchant Shipping Act 2025
- Scope: Timing, extent and items of the special survey
- As Chief Engineer: Ensure survey windows are met; coordinate with class society and flag; maintain records for DGMA
Full answer
The full answer explains each point step by step, with the regulations and figures behind it and the discussion from other candidates. It is in the MEO Class I section of the Marine One forum, open to members enrolled for the MEO Class I exam.